Henry James

The Birthplace (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Blackport-on-Dwindle - 'all granite, fog and female fiction’ - has been the Gedges’ dull hometown for some years. They leap, therefore, at the invitation to become the live-in guardians of the birthplace of the nation’s literary hero. Anticipating romance and inspiration - all that has been lacking in their lives to date - they find, instead, that the house casts an altogether more sinister spell. In The Birthplace, James displays his eye for character and a wry appreciation of pretension and the absurd. As is famously recorded, James doubted Shakespeare’s authorship of the plays ascribed to him and The Birthplace illustrates his cynical attitude towards the cult of the Bard and the visitor industry that it had engendered. The Birthplace is published here alongside The Private Life, another little-known work in which James again considers the relevance of the artist’s persona - a theme with continued relevance in literature and the arts.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Hesperus Press Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Juli 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781780940748
• Artikelnr.: 69689398

Autorenporträt

Henry James was an American-British author celebrated as a pivotal figure between literary realism and modernism, often regarded as one of the greatest novelists in the English language. Born on April 15, 1843, he was the son of Henry James Sr. and the brother of philosopher William James and diarist Alice James. Best known for his exploration of social and marital dynamics among émigré Americans and Europeans, his notable works include ""The Portrait of a Lady,"" ""The Ambassadors,"" and ""The Wings of the Dove."" James delved into the complexities of human psychology, often portraying ambiguous motives, a technique likened to Impressionist painting. His novella ""The Turn of the Screw"" is renowned for its depth and ambiguity. In ""The Point of View,"" James examines the subjective nature of perception, emphasizing how individual perspectives shape understanding and relationships. Through his rich narratives, he invites readers to reflect on the intricacies of human connection and the art of storytelling.